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Giants sent 1B Angel Villalona outright to Triple-A Fresno.

Villalona is now off San Francisco's 40-man roster. He was once considered a top corner infield prospect, but the 24-year-old batted just .230/.289/.382 in 107 games this past season in the minor leagues, playing mostly first base and DH. Villalona has never appeared in a major league game. Mon, Dec 22, 2014 02:27:00 PM

Giants optioned 1B Angel Villalona to Triple-A Fresno.

Villalona was part of the Giants' first round of spring cuts on Thursday morning. The 23-year-old first baseman had 22 home runs and 70 RBI in 125 games last season between High-A San Jose and Double-A Richmond. He could reach the majors at some point in 2014 but isn't a great bet in redraft or dynasty leagues. Thu, Mar 6, 2014 10:54:00 AM

Giants optioned 1B Angel Villalona to High-A San Jose.

Villalona is back in the Giants' system after missing the last three seasons due to legal issues. The 22-year-old is obviously not close to being big league-ready. Fri, Mar 8, 2013 11:12:00 AM

Giants prospect first baseman Angel Villalona said Friday that he has lost 40 pounds.

Villalona is back with the Giants' after missing the past three seasons due to a murder charge in the Dominican Republic which was eventually dropped. The 22-year-old was at 290 pounds when his visa was rejected last year, but he's at 250 this spring. However, given that his stock was on the decline even before the murder charge, it's tough to take him seriously as a prospect at this point. Fri, Feb 15, 2013 05:01:00 PM

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Belt suffered another concussion in early August and is now officially done for the 2017 season. The 29-year-old first baseman finished with a .241/.355/.469 batting line, 18 home runs, 51 RBI, and 63 runs scored in 104 games. He's signed through 2021, with a $17.2 million salary due in 2018.

Miguel Gomez suffered a setback in his recovery from a right knee injury.

Gomez had been slated to return Saturday following a short rehab assignment with High-A San Jose, but obviously that's no longer an option. He'll be in a holding pattern until the Giants clear him for rehab games. So far the rookie has eight hits including two doubles in 33 big league at-bats.

Austin Slater will be examined by Dr. William Myers in Philadelphia to be reassessed for a possible sports hernia injury.

The Giants have referred to Slater's injury -- which has kept him out of action for over a week now -- as a hip flexor issue, but now they're thinking he might have a hernia. He might have surgery if he is diagnosed with a sports hernia, which means he'd have to scrap plans for winter ball.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated Tuesday that Mark Melancon (forearm) will open the 2018 season as the team's closer.

Melancon posted a highly disappointing 4.50 ERA in 30 innings this season for San Francisco and he needed surgery last week to repair the pronator muscle in his right forearm, but the 32-year-old is aiming to begin throwing in mid-December and he should be close to 100 percent leading into spring training next February. Melancon signed a four-year, $62 million free agent contract with the Giants last winter.